Three major Finn championships back-to-back Three major Finn championships back-to-back Royal Queensland YS will be busy this February In a world that is seemingly going stark raving bonkers it's time for a little bit of sanity. After a decade of hope and years of planning, the Finn world is finally descending on Brisbane, Australia for the next three weeks. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 Feb 23:40 GMT ORC unanimously approves 2026 VPP update ORC unanimously approves 2026 VPP update Decision represents an important step in safeguarding fairness, stability, and integrity The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) has unanimously approved a refined update to the 2026 Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on January 29. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 Feb 23:18 GMT Melges 24 North American Series Champions crowned Melges 24 North American Series Champions crowned 2025 delivered close competition, consistent pressure at the top of the standings A full season of racing defined the 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series, marked by close margins and a fleet that continued to sharpen throughout the year. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Feb 22:57 GMT How can clubs thrive? How can clubs thrive? While a sailing club exists primarily for its members, it also needs to break even financially While a sailing club exists primarily for its members, and must first and foremost serve their interests, it also needs to at least break even financially to remain viable. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Feb 20:00 GMT Free to attend webinar schedule for 2026 Free to attend webinar schedule for 2026 Haven Knox-Johnston announces the line up for the expert-led free series Following strong attendance and excellent feedback in previous years, Haven Knox-Johnston has announced the line up for its 2026 free webinar series, "From The Helm". The four webinars cover a diverse range of topics. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 3 Feb 20:00 GMT National 12 class 90th Anniversary preview National 12 class 90th Anniversary preview A new sponsor and an exciting, special year ahead 1936 was a turning point in the history of yachting and dinghy racing; the National 12ft Class was born. In 2026 the Class is celebrating its 90th Anniversary, first with a special stand at the upcoming RYA Dinghy Show. by Ian Purkis Posted 3 Feb 19:56 GMT Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series day 5 Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series day 5 A rainy and blustery start for the mid point of the series A rainy and blustery start greeted sailors as they arrived down to mark the mid-point of the Spring Series of the Howth Dinghy Frostbites. Rigs whistled as sailors watched the Brass Monkeys fleet venture outside the harbour, battling white horses. by Conor Murphy Posted 3 Feb 18:09 GMT Plymouth Fastnet 500 - entries start to come in Plymouth Fastnet 500 - entries start to come in Entries are open for yachts of 27ft to 70ft in length, mono and multihulls The Royal Western Yacht Club will once again host the Plymouth Fastnet 500 race on 16th August 2026. by Royal Western Yacht Club of England Posted 3 Feb 17:06 GMT Nacra 15 Worlds heading to Plymouth for 2026 Nacra 15 Worlds heading to Plymouth for 2026 Expecting another stunning event in the South West For the second year running, Plymouth is to host an historic World Championship. The 2026 Nacra 15 World Championship will be hosted by Hooe Point Sailing Club and Plym Yacht Club in conjunction with the UK Nacra 15 Class Association. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 3 Feb 13:29 GMT 49er, FX & Nacra 17 Class Off-Season Update 49er, FX & Nacra 17 Class Off-Season Update Many teams have gone chasing sunshine, and the training hubs are busy The skiff and multihull world never stands still — and as we head deeper into the new Olympic cycle, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets are already seeing major shifts, fresh partnerships and exciting new steps toward LA 2028. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Feb 13:08 GMT The best and toughest 7 inch full colour display The best and toughest 7 inch full colour display Refit Season, with A+T Instruments Following its outstanding reception at METS, A+T's latest full-colour 7" display, the QBD7, is now available from stock with N2K compatibility. by A+T Instruments Posted 3 Feb 12:00 GMT Gillard and Gray win again, at the Tiger Trophy Gillard and Gray win again, at the Tiger Trophy Merlin Rocket duo yet again prove to be a cut above the competition The 2026 edition of the John Merricks Tiger Trophy attracted nearly 100 entries from 49 different classes. With a star-studded cast, this was set to be the most competitive yet in this season's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series. by Andy Rice Posted 3 Feb 10:12 GMT ILCA Announces New ILCA 4 MkII Sail ILCA Announces New ILCA 4 MkII Sail Developed to strengthen long-term supply and improve durability The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) announced the upcoming launch of a redesigned ILCA 4 sail. The new ILCA 4 MkII sail was developed to strengthen long-term supply and improve durability without changing the ILCA 4 rig. by ILCA Class Association Posted 3 Feb 09:49 GMT Allen set for the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Allen set for the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Taking place on 21–22 February 2026 at Farnborough International Allen are excited to be exhibiting at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026, taking place on 21–22 February 2026 at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. by Allen Posted 3 Feb 08:00 GMT Chichester YC 2026 Snowflake Series day 3 Chichester YC 2026 Snowflake Series day 3 Winter racing has a loyal following whatever the weather Competitors arrived for the February Snowflake races to a scene that did little to inspire confidence: steady rain, a flat harbour, and a forecast offering barely a whisper of breeze. Even so, more than thirty determined sailors rigged up. by Mark Green Posted 3 Feb 07:32 GMT Etchells European Championships preview Etchells European Championships preview Cork Week is looking forward to hosting the event Cork Week, hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club, is looking forward to hosting the Etchells European Championships from 6th to 10th July 2026. by Michael McCann Posted 2 Feb 22:34 GMT RORC Transatlantic Race summary RORC Transatlantic Race summary Innovation, preparation and seamanship at the highest level The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race delivered outstanding performances across a demanding and complex Atlantic course, with the RORC fleet showcasing innovation, preparation and seamanship at the highest level of offshore racing. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 2 Feb 22:19 GMT One month to ORC Double-Handed Europeans One month to ORC Double-Handed Europeans Record-breaking 40th edition of the 200 Millas A2 Regatta to host With just one month to go, the countdown is on for the ORC Double-Handed European Championship 2026, held in conjunction with the 40th anniversary edition of the 200 Millas A2. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 2 Feb 20:40 GMT Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech day 2 Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech day 2 A relatively-clean Southerly over the dam on a reservoir that is now full The BBSC Youth Icicle has reached its halfway stage with a total of seventy-five boats having participated so far. by Alastair Moppett Posted 2 Feb 16:27 GMT Australian Fireball National Championship day 1 Australian Fireball National Championship day 1 Sailors' patience was tested as the race officer waited for the land breeze Yesterday, in the training day preceding the Nationals, sailors were tested by strong winds and sizeable waves. by Heather Macfarlane Posted 2 Feb 14:30 GMT Foiling Awards IX - voting now open Foiling Awards IX - voting now open A total of 104 nominees have been shortlisted The ninth edition of the Foiling Awards, celebrating the best foiling sailors, products, projects and events of 2025, is now entering its most decisive phase. by We Are Foiling Posted 2 Feb 14:25 GMT Worldstar: a solo circumnavigation race Worldstar: a solo circumnavigation race Built on seamanship, not spectacle Oceanic racing has been at the heart of the Royal Western Yacht Club for over 65 years and has been fundamental to Britain's sailing history. by Royal Western Yacht Club of England Posted 2 Feb 14:08 GMT RS Sailing Top Events in 2026 RS Sailing Top Events in 2026 210 sailors already registered for the RS Games The countdown is on. Entries for the RS Games 2026 are officially open and the response from the global RS community has been nothing short of spectacular. Early entries are setting the tone for what promises to be the biggest celebration ever! by RS Sailing Posted 2 Feb 12:00 GMT Royal Varuna Yacht Club Masters Champs Overall Royal Varuna Yacht Club Masters Champs Overall The inaugural event proves popular, with many vowing to return next year The final day of the inaugural Royal Varuna Yacht Club Masters Championship saw a variety of different wind strengths and directions as competing breezes battled it out. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Feb 11:55 GMT DN North American Championship 2026 DN North American Championship 2026 A transatlantic duel on ice The DN North American Championship took place from January 24-31, 2026, on Green Lake, Wisconsin (USA), under some of the most demanding winter conditions seen in recent years. by Darius Gerasimavicius Posted 2 Feb 11:22 GMT Bembridge Illusion Stratton Memorial 2026 Bembridge Illusion Stratton Memorial 2026 With a minute silence in memory of Ian Prideaux Although he was a relatively new member of the Illusion fleet it was entirely appropriate that before sailing commenced on Saturday morning that Mike Toogood as Class Captain said a few words and there was a minute silence in memory of Ian Prideaux. by Mike Samuelson Posted 2 Feb 10:04 GMT Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja overall Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja overall Izan Rogel and María Antonia Peñalver are the new champions In the U13 category, the title goes to Catalonia thanks to Toni Rivas and Alexia Sotomayor, who finished the competition in first place. by Prensa Sailing Comunicación Posted 2 Feb 09:10 GMT F18 Aussie Nationals & Worlds day 3 F18 Aussie Nationals & Worlds day 3 Slip, slop, slap wasn't just good advice — it was survival By the time the fleet hit the water for Race 7, bodies were already feeling the toll. by Shane Baker Posted 2 Feb 08:17 GMT Bough Beech Icicle Series day 5 Bough Beech Icicle Series day 5 A forecast which appealed mainly to the local ducks The Icicle series entered its second half on Sunday, with a smaller turnout than usual, no doubt due a forecast which appealed mainly to the local ducks. by Alastair Moppett Posted 2 Feb 05:00 GMT America's Cup: Late Entry date extension confirmed America's Cup: Late Entry date extension confirmed America's Cup organisers have confirmed that the Late Entry date has been extended. Quoting unnamed UK sources, international news agency Reuters has reported overnight (NZT), that the Late Entry date for the 38th America's Cup has been extended to the end of March 2026. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Feb 02:07 GMT GBR team at the ILCA Under 21 World Championships GBR team at the ILCA Under 21 World Championships Venue delivered exactly what sailors expect from Lanzarote in January The 2026 U21 World Championships delivered exactly what sailors expect from Lanzarote in January: breeze, waves, and no shortage of physical racing. Known for its strong, reliable winds, the island lived up to its reputation from day one. by Oli Yates Posted 1 Feb 23:16 GMT Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 7 Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 7 Shifty beats for six skippers Six out to compete in round 7 with SSE 6 to 10 knots. This wind provided a great course in front of the car park and café. The rain didn't deter but with the changing clouds overhead the wind direction had us all guessing which side paid up the beats. by Jamie Blair Posted 1 Feb 19:17 GMT Dell Quay Frostbite Series day 4 Dell Quay Frostbite Series day 4 A beautiful pink sunrise followed by sunshine An early start to day 4 of Dell Quay Sailing Clubs' Frostbite series greeted racers with a beautiful pink sunrise followed by sunshine and a very light and fickle Southerly breeze. by Bill Dawber Posted 1 Feb 18:09 GMT RYA 'Reflections on Water' RYA 'Reflections on Water' Celebrating a year of people, progress and inclusive initiatives The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is marking the one-year anniversary of Reflections on Water, a national campaign created to celebrate the people, progress and opportunities shaping the UK's blue spaces. by RYA Posted 1 Feb 17:00 GMT 44Cup season sets sail next week in Puerto Calero 44Cup season sets sail next week in Puerto Calero 2026 marks the 19th year of racing for the high performance class The 44Cup begins its new season next week in a venue that for years has formed a cornerstone of the circuit: Puerto Calero in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, owned and operated by the RC44 class' long term partner Calero Marinas. by 44Cup Posted 1 Feb 15:30 GMT F18 Aussie Nationals & Worlds days 1&2 F18 Aussie Nationals & Worlds days 1&2 Event got off to an entertaining (and occasionally painful) start With boats from all over Australia — and a few that had clearly travelled a very long way — this was always shaping up to be a cracking regatta. by Shane Baker Posted 1 Feb 13:53 GMT Free webinar Free webinar Single-handed ocean crossing We are kicking off our free to attend 2026 webinar series with an inspiring and very real account of a single-handed ocean crossing. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 1 Feb 12:00 GMT 18ft Skiff Season Point Score - Race 17 18ft Skiff Season Point Score - Race 17 First win by a Queensland team since at least the 1950s An outstanding victory by the Brisbane, Queensland GC Sails team of Scott Cunningham, Joel Turner and Dave Cunningham in the Australian 18 Footers League Season Point Score, Race 17 on Sydney Harbour today, produced an incredible record. by Frank Quealey Posted 1 Feb 09:34 GMT North American A-Class Midwinter Championship North American A-Class Midwinter Championship Bruce Mahoney and Bob Hodges capture top honors Bruce Mahoney (USA) and Bob Hodges (USA) captured top honors at the 2026 North American A-Class Midwinter Championship, hosted annually by Upper Keys Sailing Club. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 1 Feb 08:39 GMT Oceanbridge Sail Auckland: Kiwi 49er stars shine Oceanbridge Sail Auckland: Kiwi 49er stars shine Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have dominated the 49er fleet at the 2026 Oceanbridge Sail Auckland Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have dominated the 49er fleet at the 2026 Oceanbridge Sail Auckland to defend their title and underline their potential as future contenders in New Zealand's most successful Olympic sailing class of the past two decades. by Eduan Roos/Yachting New Zealand Posted 1 Feb 07:26 GMT Royal Varuna Yacht Club Masters Championship Day 2 Royal Varuna Yacht Club Masters Championship Day 2 Racing in paradise continues with more breeze for the fleet There is no doubt that it's far, far easier to get over the second day feeling when it's blazing sunshine, 31 degrees celsius, and the breeze decides to fill in a very civilised manner at midday. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Feb 01:41 GMT Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja day 3 Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja day 3 When the force of nature takes over As forecast, adverse weather conditions prevailed in Torrevieja, with winds exceeding 30 knots forcing the cancellation of the third day of racing. by Prensa Sailing Comunicación Posted 31 Jan 19:44 GMT VX One World Championship to debut in Miami VX One World Championship to debut in Miami Florida will host the inaugural event next year Miami, Florida will host the inaugural VX One World Championship next year, marking a major milestone for the international VX One class. by VX One International Class Association Posted 31 Jan 16:22 GMT Quentin Debois has broken the world record Quentin Debois has broken the world record Crossing the Atlantic in 24 days, 19 hours and 31 minutes On Saturday 31 January at 6:30 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), Quentin Debois broke the world record for crossing the Atlantic from east to west aboard his Mini 6.50. by Laurence Hannon Posted 31 Jan 13:13 GMT Warren Jones International Match Racing Regatta Warren Jones International Match Racing Regatta Cole Tapper and his team claim back-to-back wins Cole Tapper and his team Max Brennan, Jack Frewin, Tim Howse and Kieran Bucktin from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia sailed a stellar Finals Day to claim back-to-back Warren Jones wins. by Alex Dare Posted 31 Jan 13:01 GMT Great offers from Sunsail this January Great offers from Sunsail this January Start the new year looking ahead to glorious sunshine and clear blue seas! Start the new year looking ahead to glorious sunshine and clear blue seas with special offers from Sunsail by Sarah Heron Posted 31 Jan 12:00 GMT Nudge the New Ocean Society at TheOceanRace Summit Nudge the New Ocean Society at TheOceanRace Summit Palazzo Ducale becomes a living laboratory for the future of ocean action Mayor Salis: "Young people are not just calling for change, they are already driving it. Institutions, cities, and leaders need to listen" by The Ocean Race Posted 31 Jan 10:34 GMT Youth Sailing Pathway Status awarded to Oxford Youth Sailing Pathway Status awarded to Oxford A club where juniors enjoy racing in a friendly, supportive environment Oxford Sailing Club is delighted to announce that we have been awarded the British Sailing Pathway Club status by the RYA — a fantastic recognition of the strength and quality of our developing youth programme. by Colin West Posted 31 Jan 09:55 GMT